GENERAL INFORMATION

An overview of the study programme

Study programme: Human Medicine

Study Medicine at the UMCH in Hamburg

Practice-oriented study

Patient-oriented and practice-oriented, science-based and with focus on innovative research: the Degree Programme in Human Medicine offers an academic education at the highest level. Once the motivation-oriented admission procedure has been successfully completed, studies can be started without waiting time. During the 6-year English-language study, students earn a total of 360 ECTS points.

Aim of the study

The main goal of the study programme is to provide students with a holistic introduction to all fields, skills and abilities relevant to the profession. This includes teaching basic knowledge about bodily functions, learning human pathology including emotional aspects as well as the acquisition of knowledge and skills needed for diagnostics, therapy, prevention and rehabilitation, and development of communication skills.

Studying in Germany

The preclinical phase takes place predominantly in Germany. The first three years of study include three modules of two weeks each, which are completed in Targu Mures. The clinical phase (third to the sixth year) can be completed in clinics from all over Germany (Option A) or in Targu Mures (Option B). The degree in human medicine consists of 6 years altogether. The language of instruction is English. Bedside-teaching in German hospitals will be held in the German language.

Bologna-conformity

The study of human medicine begins annually in September. Each academic year consists of 28 weeks of teaching divided into two semesters (Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer). The use of the European Credit Transfer Systems (ECTS) guarantees the EU-wide comparability and Bologna-conformity of the curriculum.

Start of study

Winter semester

Study places

150

Standard period of study

6 years

ECTS-points

360

Teaching language

English/Bedside-teaching in German hospitals: German

Study locations

University Targu Mures Medical Campus Hamburg, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu Mures, UMCH teaching hospitals all over Germany

Accreditation

The UMFST of Targu Mures and all its study programmes are accredited by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS).

Recognition

The medical license of the EU country Romania is automatically approved throughout the EU, including Germany, on the basis of the directive on the recognition of professional qualifications. After completing their studies, graduates are also entitled to take the American State Examination (USMLE).

Admission requirements

School leaving qualification

Applicants with a German Abitur must have an average grade of at least 3.0.
Applicants with an IB diploma must have at least 31.5 out of 45 points.
Applicants with a Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate must have passed Biology and Chemistry (as Advanced Level) with a minimum score of B.
Applicants with other school-leaving qualifications should contact the UMCH team for information on the respective admission grade.

Language skills

English (no English certificate required)

German (B2) for clinical internships in Germany

Application process

Motivation-oriented selection process: Written application and personal interview in English. Detailed information can be found here.

Study concept

Study section

Study contents and study locations

1st to 2nd academic year /Preclinical study section

Study contents

Introduction to the biochemical, biophysical as well as cellular and molecular biological structures of the human body, basics of human anatomy and organ systems, first aid, doctor-patient communication, medical terminology, psychology and sociology and many more